Published Nov 10, 2026, 1:13 PM ET · Updated 3 days ago · 2 sources

US power demand to beat record highs in 2026 and 2027 as AI use surges, EIA says

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US power demand to beat record highs in 2026 and 2027 as AI use surges, EIA says

US electricity ‌consumption will rise to record highs in 2026 and 2027 due to power-hungry AI data centers and electrification, the US Energy Information Administration said in its Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) on Tuesday.